University at Buffalo · PsychologyAdolescent Alcohol Socialization Lab
Craig R Colder · Buffalo, New York
Research Focus
Dr. Craig R. Colder's research lab studies how parents influence their children's attitudes and behaviors regarding alcohol use. The lab focuses on the conversations between parents and adolescents about alcohol, aiming to understand which types of discussions and styles of parenting can help reduce the risk of underage drinking. By examining these interpersonal dynamics, the lab seeks to provide insights that can improve public health messaging and interventions related to adolescent alcohol use.
alcohol socializationparent-adolescent interactionsunderage drinkingpublic healthharm reduction
Research Aims
4AIM 01Characterize parent-child interactions during alcohol-related discussions
AIM 02Examine the impact of frequency of alcohol discussions on adolescent attitudes
AIM 03Explore cognitive susceptibility to drinking as a mediator
AIM 04Investigate changes in parenting style and dyadic interactions during adolescence
Skills the Lab Values
Continuous Assessment of Interpersonal Dynamics (CAID)longitudinal study designinterpersonal communication assessmentqualitative data analysissurvey design
Output against the department
Publications219top 30% of dept.89th of 296
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Citations9.6ktop 30% of dept.88th of 296
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